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GA HB409
GA HB409Income tax; exempt all retirement income received as retirement benefits in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify Georgia's income tax law by completely exempting all retirement income received from military service in the United States Armed Forces or reserve components, removing previous limitations. Under the current law, individuals under 62 years old were allowed to exclude up to $17,500 of military retirement income with certain conditions, but this bill would eliminate those restrictions and allow a full exemption of military retirement benefits from state income tax. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval and will apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. By removing the previous income and age restrictions, the bill seeks to provide a more comprehensive tax benefit for military retirees, potentially making Georgia more attractive to veterans and military personnel who might be considering where to settle after their military service. The legislation represents a significant expansion of tax relief for military retirement income in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70250 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232254 |
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